Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

(NASDAQ:AVAV) as the preferred provider for charging system installation at its dealerships across North America for its 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ). Hyundai is the seventh plug-in electric vehicle (EV) auto manufacturer to choose AeroVironment as one of its suppliers.

2016 150

2016 Hyundai Plug-in America 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2017

General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Earlier post.). and president of Honda North America, Inc.

Honda 150

Honda GM Michigan Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

billion in Michigan since 2016 and created and retained 7,000 jobs in the state. F-150 Lightning, with a starting MSRP of $40,000 and targeted EPA-estimated driving range of 300 miles with the extended range battery, is aimed at the heart of the US auto market. Ford has invested $7.7

F-150 397

F-150 Ford Production Michigan 397

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2020

As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. In spring 2020, the Volkswagen Tiguan broke the production barrier of six million units, with 910,926 units manufactured in 2019 alone. The second-generation Tiguan arrived on the market in April 2016. Earlier post.).

Plug-in 307

Plug-in Europe Plug Hybrid 307

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2013

Nissan Motor Company is targeting becoming world’s leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicles (LCV) by fiscal year (FY) 2016. An ongoing new model offensive will see the company with one of the youngest model ranges of any manufacturer. Nissan offers one of the widest ranges of LCVs, from mini-LCVs up to 7.5-ton

Nissan 239

Nissan Fleet 2016 Global 239

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2015

Camber Ridge, LLC is partnering with Teton Capital, LLC to launch a new $60-million state-of-the-art facility for vehicle tire characterization, which will begin operations in 2016. The new facility is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the midst of the region’s growing automotive research and manufacturing cluster.

Miles 150

Miles North Carolina Charlotte MPH 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

The two companies already introduced a mothership concept combining the advantages of a van with those of an autonomous delivery robot in September 2016. With the intelligent interlinking of delivery processes, it will play a part in significantly improving the efficiency of last-mile delivery logistics in future.

Mercedes 150

Mercedes Concept Las Vegas Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2016

the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. New Flyer has delivered over 6,000 natural gas transit buses that operate to ranges of over 350 miles without refueling.

2016 150

2016 Engine North America Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The FTA introduced a 100-point scoring system in 2016 to better inform buyers by offering an unbiased, standardized assessment of vehicle durability, safety, and performance. During more than 15,000 miles of testing, the GILLIG Battery Electric Bus required only 15.2 With an overall score of 89.5

Charlotte 221

Charlotte Battery Batteries North Carolina 221

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003).

Honda 150

Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

miles per gallon, slightly higher than MY 2016, and a record high overall. This year’s report shows all manufacturers are in compliance with the standards. Most large manufacturers used banked credits, along with technology improvements, to maintain compliance in model year 2017. Source: EPA. Background.

Fuel Economy 268

Fuel Economy 2017 Economy EPA 268

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2021

Canada-based Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has selected Joliet, Ill., for the construction of its US manufacturing facility. The Will County region in Illinois has a history of manufacturing, and Lion plans to build a robust local supply chain within the area.

Illinois 186

Illinois All-Electric Building North America 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

million in grants and loans for 46 projects covering transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency programs, the California Energy Commission awarded nearly $9 million to three companies to encourage the manufacturing of heavy-duty electric vehicles and components in California. As part of its approval of more than $83.7 Earlier post.)

California 150

California PHEV Manufacturer Electric Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The proposal under consideration would also include a harmonized CAFE standard for MY 2016.

2016 150

2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

President Barack Obama’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9 The FY 2016 DOE Budget Request represents a 9% increase ($2.5 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 billion, the FY 2016 Budget Request provides $5.34 billion for the US Department of Energy (DOE). Within the $10.7

Sustainable Transportation 150

Sustainable Transportation 2015 2016 Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2018

The Nikkei reports that Leading Japanese manufacturers have teamed up with the government in a program to develop solid-state batteries. Libtec hopes to develop a solid-state battery that doubles the range of electric vehicles to 800 km (497 miles) by 2030 over the current 400 km (249 miles).

Japan 207

Japan South Korea Battery Batteries 207

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2023

The fundamentals of lubricants mean that they are challenging to decarbonize, so a lot of effort has gone into developing this new proposition, including working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other key players across the lubricants industry. million miles since 2021.

Carbon 284

Carbon Oil Emissions Renewable 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2011

a designer and manufacturer of lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs, recently signed an agreement worth more than US$250 million with German and French electric vehicle manufacturer Mia Electric, to provide 8 kWh battery packs for three new vehicle models until 2016. Evida Power, Inc.,

Li-ion 220

Li-ion Manufacturer Power Powered 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2015

The Jaguar US lineup will expand in 2016 with the addition of the all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE compact sports sedan in 20d (diesel) and 35t models each in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and available in RWD or AWD.

Diesel 150

Diesel 2016 Land Rover MPH 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2016

BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. —Sanjay Ravi, Microsoft worldwide managing director of Discrete Manufacturing and Automotive Industries.

North America 150

North America Connect Connected BMW 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

The 1,000 hp, 400-mile range Lucid Air was first unveiled in December 2016. The Air will be manufactured in Casa Grande, Arizona. The factory, first announced in November 2016, will come online in 2019 and build 10,000 vehicles in the first 12 months. Earlier post.) Deliveries will begin in 2019.

New York 170

New York MPH Tax Credit Arizona 170

Green Car Reports

MAY 25, 2016

mile loop on the public roads on the Isle of Man, in Britain's Channel Islands. Over the past few years, some major manufacturers as. The Isle of Man TT Zero race is one of the annual highlights of electric motorcycle racing, conducted on a 37.7-mile

Electric Motorcycles 113

Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles 2016 Electrical 113

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2016

Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) will begin series production of the next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar ( earlier post ) in late April, with customer deliveries to commence thereafter. 2015) "Cast Body Nodes for 2016 Acura NSX," SAE Int. First 100% robotic MIG welding. Prescenzi, A.,

Acura 150

Acura Manufacturer Production Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2018

In 2016, NTN provided five prototypes of converted EVs with its latest in-wheel motor drive system to both Mie Prefecture and Kuwana City in Japan. According to a report in the Nikkei , in 2019, FSAT plans to manufacture vehicles equipped with in-wheel motors with a range of 450 km (280 miles). NTN’s latest in-wheel motor.

Motors 292

Motors Motoring Motor Supplies 292

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The Alliance is forecasting total annual sales to exceed 14 million units with $240 billion in revenue by the end of the plan—up more than 30% on the $180 billion aggregate revenues achieved in 2016. The increased synergy target of €10 billion by the end of the plan follows a 16% rise in synergies in 2016 to €5 billion.

Mitsubishi 210

Mitsubishi Nissan 2016 Connect 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

Overall industry compliance in model year 2013 was 12 grams/mile— or 1.4 miles per gallon—better than required by the 2013 standard. Industry compliance in 2012 was 11 grams/mile better than required.) 21 of 26 manufacturers are carrying a positive credit balance into the 2014 model year—i.e.,

Standards 150

Standards Emissions EPA 2013 150

Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

A few years ago, Nissan announced that the 2016 Leaf SV and SL variants would come standard with its 30kWh battery pack for an EPA-rated 107 miles of range. Nissan’s suggested manufacturer’s prices for the SV and SL were $34,200 and $36,790, respectively. Credit: Manheim Index ).

Sale 145

Sale Battery Batteries Tesla 145

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 The manufacturing facility will benefit economically distressed communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Manufacturer 150

Manufacturer Energy Storage Extended Range Lithium Titanate 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The CATbus transit vehicles will be manufactured in Proterra’s East Coast Manufacturing Facility, located in nearby Greenville, S.C. . The Low-No program provided $55 million in bus-buying grants to municipalities in 2016, of which Clemson’s grant was among the largest. that are operated by CATbus.

Purchase 150

Purchase South Carolina Grant Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

These zero tailpipe emission, lightweight composite vehicles have a battery range of more than 150 miles (240 kilometers), which is significantly higher than other EVs currently in service. ARRIVAL is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in Europe to provide purpose-built electric delivery vehicles to UPS’ specifications.

London 225

London Alternative Fuels Fleet 2001 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2018

In China, battery-electric cars dominate the electric car market, with a 75% share in 2016. in China in 2016. More than three-fourths (77%) of consumers prefer new-energy vehicles with a driving range on a full charge of more than 200 kilometers (124 miles), while 38% prefer a range of more than 300 kilometers(186 miles).

China 225

China Energy Battery Batteries 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

million miles). As one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, we have the ambition to be the innovation and technology leader also with alternative drive systems. Mercedes-Benz Trucks was the world’s first manufacturer to present a heavy-duty electric truck at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in 2016.

Mercedes 293

Mercedes North America Japan Electrical 293

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

EPA is establishing standards that are projected to require, on an average industry fleet-wide basis, 163 grams/mile of carbon dioxide in model year 2025, which would be equivalent to 54.5 Both the CO 2 and CAFE standards are footprint-based, as are the standards currently in effect for these vehicles through model year 2016.

MPG 210

MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Nikola Motor Company has named Bosch and PowerCell AB as key suppliers for the Nikola class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell electric truck, unveiled as a prototype in December 2016. The hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered day-cab is slated to have a range of 800 to 1,200 miles, with a 15-minute refill time. Earlier post.). The PowerCell S3.

2018 225

2018 Motors Motoring Motor 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Earlier post.) Volkswagen of America teamed with 3Degrees, a renewable energy and carbon offset services provider.

America 150

America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The 40,000-ton capacity is enough to manufacture about 400,000 battery packs for EVs with about 320 km range (~200 miles). In 2016, LG Chem acquired the cathode material business from GS Energy Corp.’s The joint ventures will start producing about 40,000 tons/year of precursor and cathode materials from 2020. s subsidiary GS EM.

China 170

China Li-ion Battery Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) will demonstrate the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in intermodal LNG ISO containers from southcentral to interior Alaska during a month-long operational performance project in early fall 2016. miles to the Fairbanks Natural Gas storage facility.

Alaska 150

Alaska Miles 2016 Gas 150